Gabon’s new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema has blasted corruption among state contractors in a fiery address, telling business leaders they must commit to the “development of the country”.
The general who overthrew Gabon’s 55-year Bongo dynasty is set to be sworn in as transitional president next week.
On Thursday, he summoned around 200 Gabonese business leaders to a meeting, where he lashed out against firms overbilling for their services. The speech was broadcast on state television on Friday.